Reliability Engineer II

Abbott Laboratories; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Alameda, CA, seeks a Reliability Engineer II to apply deep expertise in electrical engineering, software development, and project management to complex investigations and product reliability programs.

You will lead failure analyses on ADC readers and sensors, support CAPA activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor peers on hardware/software integration, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience (5 years in product engineering).
• Experience in product failure analysis, hardware/software integration, and reliability investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed failure analysis investigations on returned ADC products (readers and sensors), including hardware and embedded software components.
• Lead and support medium-sized projects with defined timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address recurring reliability issues in hardware and software.
• Conduct sustaining activities such as process improvements, tooling updates, and software reliability enhancements.
• Apply quality principles and analyze quality records to recommend improvements.
• Document reliability issues and performance measures for management review.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers in the lab and mentor on best practices for hardware/software integration.
• Liaise with external vendors and internal design teams to resolve challenges.

Skills

Embedded systems

Electrical design principles

Problem solving

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline

5+ years in product engineering / medical device

Tools

Power BI

Python

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Join us at Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) in our mission to help individuals with diabetes lead active, fulfilling lives. We’re focused on helping people manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions.

The Reliability Engineer II is an individual contributor with deep expertise in electrical engineering, software development principles, and project management. This role executes complex investigations and projects, adapting traditional approaches to develop innovative solutions. The position is responsible for maintaining programs for systematic monitoring and evaluation of product reliability and quality standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

This is an onsite opportunity based out of Alameda, CA.

What You’ll Work On

• Perform detailed failure analysis investigations on returned ADC products (readers and sensors), including hardware and embedded software components.
• Lead and support medium-sized projects, applying project management methodologies to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address recurring reliability issues in both hardware and software domains.
• Conduct sustaining activities such as process improvements, tooling updates, and software reliability enhancements.
• Apply quality principles and perform complex analysis of quality records and reports to recommend improvements.
• Document reliability issues and performance measures for management review.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers in the lab and mentor on best practices for hardware/software integration.
• Liaise with external vendors and internal design teams to resolve technical challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical (e.g. electrical/mechanical/software) or scientific (e.g. statistics/math) discipline.

• Or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Equivalent experiences is defined as five years in a role responsible for product engineering, ideally in a medical device industry.
• Experience in product failure analysis, hardware/software integration, and reliability investigations.
• Experience supporting CAPA activities and nonconforming product/procedure investigations
• Knowledge of embedded systems, and electrical design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage complex technical investigations and adapt solutions.
• Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including the preparation of investigation reports and the communications of findings to management and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485.
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Power BI, Python) to evaluate reliability trends, identify patterns, and determine root causes.
• Experience with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies, including 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, R&D, and Manufacturing.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $81,500.00 – $141,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.